Astronomers see white dwarf switch on and off
White dwarfs are what most stars become after burning off the hydrogen that fuels them. Now our astronomers have seen one of these galactic objects switching on and off for the first time.
Digital platform highlights discoveries and insights of pioneering British chemist
A new digital platform has been launched which offers unprecedented access to the thoughts, discoveries and personal reflections of pioneering British chemist Sir Humphry Davy...
Ultrasound therapy shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
University of Queensland researchers have found targeting amyloid plaque in the brain is not essential for ultrasound to deliver cognitive improvement in neurodegenerative disorders.
Australia’s carbon market a “fraud on the environment”
Australia's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has serious governance flaws and is potentially wasting billions of dollars in taxpayers' money, a leading expert from The Australian National University (ANU) warns.
NTU President honoured for contributions with two awards
For his profound impact on the science and technology landscape in Singapore, NTU Singapore President Prof Ho Teck Hua has been awarded the President’s Science and Technology Medal (PSTM)...
Partnership renewal highlights music and education at every level
The University of Melbourne has extended its exclusive partnership with the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) for another seven years, with students, staff, and Victorian primary school students among the primary beneficiaries.
Illawarra Cancer Carers continue vital support of UOW research
Innovative treatments developed from groundbreaking research at the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Molecular Horizons Institute...
Regular meat consumption linked with a wide range of common diseases
Regular meat consumption is associated with a range of diseases that researchers had not previously considered, according to a large, population-level study conducted by a team at the University of Oxford.
Drug-resistant hospital bacteria persist even after deep cleaning, genomic study reveals
Scientists have used genome sequencing to reveal the extent to which a drug-resistant gastrointestinal bacterium can spread within a hospital...
New blood test could improve concussion diagnosis: study
A global blood test for concussion could be a step closer after a Monash University-led study discovered specific proteins or biomarkers that can help diagnose concussions relatively quickly and accurately.
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